Zhao Lingrang sighed slightly, raised his eyes and said to everyone: "The magical painting is all about Gu Kaizhi and Zhang Xuan, the best attainments, and the familiarity of color. I am afraid that this person is not inferior to me. What is the name of this person?"

Only then did he take into consideration the signature of the painting. A line of small regular characters fell into Zhao Lingrang's eyes, with the words "Chen Ao" written on it.

"So it was him?" Zhao Lingrang couldn't help but smile again, pointing to the fairy picture of the Gongyuan and said, "This painting should be the first, what do you think?"

When the scholars and attendants saw Zhao Lingrang make a decision, several of them agreed, and one of them said: "The picture of the ladies in Xiaoxiang is also a masterpiece. Why does the county magistrate favor this picture of the fairy?"

Zhao Lingrang smiled slightly, but just pursed his lips and did not answer. The picture of Xiaoxiang ladies was obviously made by his second son. He could see that the people in this pavilion could not see that the picture of fairies was obviously better than the picture of ladies. The reason why some people recommended it was simply because of their own face.

Although Zhao Boqian's paintings are good, they are still one step behind the awesome ones. Even if he is forced to make him the first name, what can he do? It is important to know that after this painting test, the palace test will be required. Can he help his son with his son? When he arrives at the palace test, will the official still not be able to see it?

Although these bachelors who highly recommend Zhao Boqian wanted to help Zhao Boqian because of their own feelings, Zhao Lingrang knew in his heart that this had misled him and also harmed him.

Zhao Lingrang pondered for a moment, then said, "Let's go and go, Chen Ao is the first in the painting test, and Zhao Boqiu is the second."

The art exams these days have been really lively. The Ministry of Rites, the Imperial College, the Imperial College, and the Jingzhao Prefecture are all places to post list documents, and are often surrounded by people. Every time the list is published, it is related to the lifelong efforts of many people. The honor and disgrace are just a small piece of red paper, but it has been concluded.

Jingzhao Mansion is not far from the Duke Qiguo Mansion, so early in the morning, the wife was in high spirits and took a group of people in the mansion and Chen Ao to the plaque of Jingzhao Mansion to look at the list. The wife was usually clean and careless, but now she came to join in the fun. She asked about the rules of the art exam along the way. Liu Wen respectfully and smiled and told everything she knew. The master and servant had a good conversation. Instead, she left the male protagonist who looked at the list behind.

While walking, the lady looked at the street scene curiously. In the past, she was either taking a bus or chasing her. Today, she was rare to walk, but she felt a long-lost freshness. After a brief understanding of the art exam, she asked Liu Wen with a smile: "So, as long as Chen Ao got the first name in this painting test, he could be the top scorer in the painting test?"

Liu Wen immediately said: "Madam, there is also a palace examination in this painting test. Any candidate who won the painting test, regardless of the ranking, can only get a real ranking after passing the palace examination; even if he gets the first place now, it is only an honor at most. Without His Majesty's permission, this top scorer will not be easily lost."

The wife nodded, but was very happy: "If you pass the palace examination, win the top scorer or a Jinshi, can you become an official?"

Liu Wen followed the words of his wife: "This is natural. You can not only wear fish bags, but also wear scarlet clothes and receive a salary from the court. If you can serve in the Hanlin Academy of Calligraphy and Calligraphy, and you will also have the right to enter and exit the palace, and you will be incredible!"

The lady smiled and said, "What are you doing when you go to and from the palace? But being able to wear blazing clothes and fish bags is a fight. I don't expect anything else. What are the ranks of officials in the calligraphy and painting academy?"

Liu Wendao: "The attendant lecturer is the fifth rank, and the attendant lecturer is the fourth rank, so the bachelor's degree is even more amazing, but he is the third rank. The Hanlin Academy and the Hanlin Academy of Calligraphy and Painting are of similar rank. In fact, the Hanlin Academy is called the Hanlin Academy of Calligraphy and Painting. The Hanlin Academy is always a bit higher than the Bachelor's degree."

The lady exclaimed: "Why is the same grade, but why is the Hanlin Academy better than the Calligraphy and Painting Academy?"

Liu Wendao: "Mrs. I don't know that this is the case. Although the officials love calligraphy and painting, the Hanlin Academy is an official who has passed the imperial examination after all, while the Bachelor's Academy has passed the art examination. The Hanlin Academy has the power to draft the imperial edict. Apart from doing some calligraphy and painting, the Calligraphy and Painting Academy is just a noble and idle position, which is naturally not as good as the Hanlin Academy."

The lady said, "Well, even if Chen Ao has passed the art exam now, he will still have to pass the imperial examination in the future. He will not only enter the bachelor's academy, but also the Hanlin Academy. Chen Ao, are you right?"

Chen Ao was behind Zhou Heng, and Zhou Ruo was winking at the siblings. He heard this and immediately trotted forward and said, "Yes, what my aunt said is that not only needs art exams, but also imperial examinations, and everyone is compared."

The lady smiled and said, "You will talk nonsense."

While speaking, Jingzhao Mansion arrived. At this time, it was crowded here, blocking the entire street and alley. Everyone came from afar. However, it was Zhao Boqiu who brought the child servant. Zhao Boqiu was not as arrogant as yesterday. He came over well and bowed to his wife, saying, "My nephew has seen his aunt."

It turned out that Duke Rongjun and Duke Qi had already married two generations, so Zhao Boqi called his wife an aunt. The lady recognized him and smiled and said, "Are you the one in Duke Rongjun's Mansion? The last time your brother came to visit Duke Guo once, your brothers looked very similar. As soon as I saw you, I recognized him."

Zhao Boshu said: "I didn't visit you during the New Year. Please ask my aunt to atone for her sins."

The lady smiled and said, "It's not a big deal. You are still young. By the way, you are also here to watch the list?"

Speaking of looking at the list, Zhao Boqiu turned his eyes on Shen Ao and said eagerly: "That's right, Brother Shen Shi is also looking at the list today?"

Chen Ao smiled bitterly. Zhao Boqiu's competitive spirit was really strong. Seeing that he looked confident, he smiled slightly and said, "Yes, come and take a look. My painting skills are not high. I wonder if I can accidentally hit it this time. As long as I can make it to the list, I will be extremely lucky."

Zhao Boqi raised his chin slightly and said proudly: "Brother Shi doesn't have to belittle himself. You must know that painting is about diligence. If you don't make the list this time, you can practice more when you go home and take another exam next year, and you may have a chance."

His expression was quite a bit of teaching the younger generation: "But declare in advance that our bet will count. You called me a master and gave me a gift. Maybe I took the time to give you some advice, and it may not be necessary."

Chen Ao said modestly: "Yes, yes, Mr. Zhao's painting skills, I just heard that you have learned the true teachings of his father and brother, and have reached a very high level of attainment. It is only expected to be on the list."

Seeing Chen Ao humble, Zhao Boyan was very happy and said, "What's the point of being on the list? What I want is Gao top of the list. As for other positions, I don't like it."

At this time someone shouted, "The person is here."

He didn't bother to listen to the bragging of Zhao Bo, Chen Ao looked at the corner of the street and saw more than a dozen officials in red clothes carrying gongs and gongs. Several of them were holding wooden sticks in their hands, driving the crowd out of a way. The leader was an official in a fish bag with a stern squat, holding a long box, walked to Xuanyu Pavilion in Jingzhao Prefecture, locked the long box, and took out a red paper scroll in full view of everyone, slowly unfolded it, and taught people to paste it.

When the red list was ready, everyone came over to look at it, and they were talking for a while. Someone beat his chest and stamped his feet, "Oh, the sky has no eyes, but it's a horse that has lost its hooves again..." As he said that, the man was already walking out in a daze, and his heart was extremely desolate.

Another shouted and raised his hand, "I've won, I've won, ha, ten years of hard work have not been wasted..."

People of all kinds of expressions, dark and sad, happy, dull, and full of spirit. Zhao Boqin's eyes were deep, and his eyes fell on the list to find his name. After a while, he saw the three words Zhao Boqin. However, although on the list, Zhao Boqin's face changed drastically. His name was only ranked second. He looked up and saw the words Chen Ao.

Chen Ao, how could it be him? Chen Ao's good deeds in the scriptures, and he was impressed. But when it comes to painting, is this person better than him? This is impossible, it is impossible. He has been learning painting for ten years since he was a child, and he has been taught by his father and brother. Among the people of the same age as him in Bianjing, who is better at splashing ink than him? What's wrong with this?

On the other side, Liu Wen was already cheering: "Look, Master Chou is on the top, he is on the list, he is on the list..."

The lady also squinted her eyes and looked at it seriously. She really saw Chen Ao’s name on the top of the list. She was so happy that her face turned red and said, “Okay, okay, Liu Wen, go back and inform the master. This is a big happy event. Chen Ao from my family is going to be an official.”

Once you enter the list, you can participate in the palace examination and get the rankings. However, those who can make it on the list are at least a Jinshi in the art exam, and being an official is steady. The wife is worried about this. Chen Ao is different from Zhou Heng. Zhou Heng does not need to work hard, but he can inherit his title. With his father's kindness, he is also qualified to be an official. Although he is a dismissal, no one has to worry about this life.

However, although Chen Ao was recognized by his wife, after all, he was still a civilian. If a civilian wants to become the best, he still has to rely on his own efforts. Now he has finally gotten a background. Even if the imperial examination is incorrect in the future, he will have a way out. Even if he is not good enough, he will have no worries about food and clothing and will not be left behind.

Chen Ao just pursed his lips without showing any surprise. He glanced at the Zhao Boyu. Seeing that Zhao Boyu's face turned pale, he wanted to drill into the crack of the ground.

Zhao Boqi turned around in dismay, glared at Chen Ao, and said, "You are laughing at me in your heart, aren't you?"

Chen Ao shook his head: "Young Master Zhao can win the second place in the painting test, who can joke?"

When Zhao Boqiu heard the second word, he was even more embarrassed and angry, saying, "Don't worry, there is also the palace examination. When it comes to the palace examination, I want to compete with you face to face. Chen Ao, don't be proud."
Chapter completed!